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Measuring drainage flow

Many years ago I had a project where my client was required by the township to meter their sewage flow before connecting to the municipal sewer. At first this did not seem like a big deal, but the more I ... >> More

Consider the user

Who are the users of the fire protection systems we design? The building owner or tenant may come to mind, but in my view, the most important user is the firefighter. They will likely be the first on the scene of ...  >> More

Warm-floor solar heating for concrete pools

Solar pool heating is already a much larger industry in the United States than solar home heating. Swimming pools can require a tremendous amount of heat depending upon the climate, and so pool ... >> More

Codes and Standards are Important!

Haiti Earthquake Stirs Many Organizations into Action: The recent earthquake in Haiti will go down as one of the deadliest in history. No one knows how many people have been injured or killed at this time. ... >> More